Elevated Eating: 33 Kitchen Island Breakfast Bar Ideas
The breakfast bar may have started out as just a place to scarf your morning cereal, but as anyone who’s ever been in a home with one can attest, if there’s a kitchen island with seating, that’s where everyone will be hanging out, guaranteed. They’re great for people who love to cook too.
May 26, 2021
Before and After: Just $15 Took This Thrifted Bench from Basic to Bold
“As I was choosing pieces for the home, that I wanted to see bright, African-inspired textiles that would speak to my heritage and identity as a Caribbean-American woman,” this DIYer says of her colorful bench revamp.
May 25, 2021
Before and After: A Salvaged $20 Dresser Gets a High-End Glow Up for About $75
A simple coat of paint totally transforms this dresser into a statement piece.
May 25, 2021
11 Books, Movies, and TV Shows that Celebrate Indian Characters and Stories
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, here are 11 television shows, movies, and books centering Indian characters and stories, and exploring issues that I wish were given airtime when I was growing up.
May 25, 2021
7 Types of Kitchen Tools to Collect for Your First 'Adult' Kitchen
We asked a few kitchen experts for their best tips on cultivating the ideal functional “adult” kitchen — one filled with things you love and will actually use as you slice, dice, and sauté your way to your next great meal.
May 25, 2021
The Risky Real Estate Trend You Should Be on the Lookout For
Here's what you need to know about home equity shares.
May 25, 2021
If You Tend to Overwater Your Houseplant, PlantKween Says This Type of Planter Is What You Need
A good reminder of how important your houseplant's pot is.
May 25, 2021
The Fixture That Totally Transformed My Living Room
An actual Serge Mouille fixture will set you back a whopping $7,000, but one writer found a stellar stand-in.
May 24, 2021
20-Year-Old “Ceiling Carrots” Were The Selling Point of This Woman’s New House
“I think I can safely say that I am likely the only person in the world who negotiated ceiling carrots into her first home purchase."
May 25, 2021
Target Is Selling Pop-Up Gazebo Domes That Are Way Cooler Than Your Average Tent
They're selling a handful of pop-up domed tents that can comfortably house various sizes of patio sets — from a couple of chairs, to a full outdoor sectional.
May 25, 2021
9 Things You Learn Living in a Tiny Studio Apartment
Four people each living in studio apartments that are only 350 square feet, share their very best, useful, and absolutely timeless lessons you'll learn when living in a studio apartment, whether you’ve been there 9 months or 9 years.
May 25, 2021
A 590-Square-Foot Condo's Bathroom Was Transformed with Tile Stickers
Heidi's small condo is a balance of things she's been collecting for years, an ever-revolving jungle of plants, and recently found objects that speak to her sense of home.
May 25, 2021
You Don't Have to Wash Your Groceries But You DO Have to Wash the Bags
There are actual risks to poor bag hygiene — you can spread bacteria, mold, and other germs around your kitchen.
May 25, 2021
11 Genius Plant Styling Tips from Apartment Therapy House Tours
This assortment of house tours is filled with greenery and can provide you with a jolt or two of decorating inspiration.
May 24, 2021
I Just Upgraded My WFH Chair and My Lower Back Has Never Been More Grateful (Bonus: It’s on Sale!)
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Besides taking meetings in yoga pants, this office chair just became my favorite thing about working from home.
May 24, 2021
Before & After: Low-Budget, High-Impact Updates Make a 21-Year-Old RV Way Cozier
Simple changes did a lot to make this RV more modern and more comfortable.
May 24, 2021
5 Things an RV Dealer Won’t Tell You for Free
Are you hearing the call of #vanlife?
May 24, 2021
12 Designers Share Their Favorite Decor Item Gifted From Mom
From influential artwork to silver serving trays, 12 designers share the most treasured antiques they received from their moms (or a motherly figure)
May 24, 2021
The Smartest Thing You Can Do With a Food Storage Container Missing Its Lid
Tupperware lids are like the socks of the kitchen with how they disappear into thin air.
May 20, 2021
6 Lessons About Home and Family I Learned From "The Nanny"
Why wear tan when you can be the lady in red?
May 20, 2021
B&A: This LA Apartment Is Full of Luxe-Looking (But Renter-Friendly) Ideas
Drew Scott of Lone Fox HATED this apartment when he first saw it. Thick popcorn ceilings, mirror-covered walls, and too pricey. But the landlord gave Drew and his roommate the go-ahead to paint and really make the apartment their own!
May 24, 2021
Recreate Camila Cabello’s Raised Bed Garden with This Walmart Dupe
For those looking to dig into gardening but plagued with a small patio, balcony, or rooftop setup, this blocked-out raised bed is the perfect place to start.
May 24, 2021
Geriatric Millennials, There’s Now a “Friends” Crochet Kit
Ahead of the highly-anticipated reunion special, you can quench your thirst for all things “Friends”-related through this collection of gifts designed for geriatric millennials, gen X-ers, and young millennials who watched the hit sitcom.
May 24, 2021
I Finally Found a Dreamy Scalloped Wicker Table That Doesn't Break the Bank
One writer scored this sophisticated piece in an unexpected place.
May 24, 2021
6 Ways to Beat Loneliness When You Live in a Small Space
According to experts.
May 24, 2021
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Upgrade Your Home Office with These Smart, Stylish Design Solutions
From the full-time remote gig to the afternoon homework session, a good WFH area will serve you well in the “new normal” and all the normals after that. Even if you only have a little space to spare, you can still create a functional — and stylish — spot to tackle that to-do list.
May 20, 2021
A Barcelona Apartment Has the Most Stunning Textured Walls and Tiled Floors
EVERY room in this Spanish apartment is gorgeous, but the studio has a spectacular original ceiling from the 19th century, with moldings, painting, and details in gold leaf.
May 24, 2021
Before and After: A Designer Gives Boring White Walls the Cozy Cabin Treatment
With inexpensive wood from The Home Depot!
May 24, 2021
Cleaning Cloth Showdown: Only One is Great at Cleaning *and* Good for the Planet
We asked a cleaning expert and a sustainability expert to compare microfiber vs. organic cotton vs. sponge cloths, and one clear winner came out on top.
May 24, 2021
B&A: A Cluttered Mudroom Becomes a Charming Cottage Entryway for Under $500
It started out plain, but now it's packed full of charm.
May 22, 2021
An Architect Redesigned the Harry Potter Book Covers to Feature Modernist Designs
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When the Italian publishing house Salani commissioned architect Michele De Lucchi and his AMDL CIRCLE studio to redesign the Italian versions of the iconic book covers of the “Harry Potter” series, De Lucchi did what he does best and focused his attention on reimagining the fantastical buildings of the wizarding world in a contemporary style.
May 21, 2021
5 Questions People Forget to Ask Real Estate Agents Before Hiring Them
Your relationship with your realtor is going to be an important one.
May 23, 2021
3 Airbnbs with Backyard Chess Boards That Will Bring Your “Queen’s Gambit” Fantasies to Life This Summer
As the show's popularity spiked, chess games got bigger — literally.
May 23, 2021
5 Cleaners You Don't Need to Buy If You Live in a Small Space
When space is at a premium, it pays to pare down to a set of cleaning essentials that can get the job (and most jobs) done.
May 23, 2021
IKEA Teamed Up with Pinterest on an Interactive Home Design Tool, Inspired by You Travel
It'll help you plan a project inspired by your dream destination.
May 23, 2021
Barbie’s Newest Dream House Has a Hammock Swing and Puppy Play Area
We're a little jealous.
May 23, 2021
I Downsized into a Smaller House with 2 Kids. Here's Why It Was a Great Decision
And why one real estate agent prefers to call it "right-sizing."
May 23, 2021
A Renovated Mid-Century House Has a Kitchen Island Made From Old Church Panels
Andrea's 1952 tri-level was a time capsule when they purchased it; it hadn't been updated since it was built! Andrea and her husband replaced all the flooring, renovated the kitchen, and painted thousands and thousands of square feet of walls, ceilings, trim and doors.
May 23, 2021
I Added a Power Drill to My Kitchen Cleaning Caddy
And I haven't looked back!
May 23, 2021
B&A: Old Lockers Found in an Alley Become a Cute, Totally Free Bathroom Cabinet
This old-school (literally) find looks cool and vintage in its new space.
May 22, 2021
7 Mistakes You're Making When You Sell Your Stuff on Instagram
And how to fix them, according to the pros.
May 22, 2021
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Is Launching a Summer Camp for Kids
This camp will make you wish you were a kid again.
May 22, 2021
The Best Credit Cards to Get After Buying a New House
According to personal finance experts.
May 22, 2021
A Corn Sculpture/Stool Is Just One of the Quirky Elements in This Brooklyn Home
Savannah's favorite room in this Fort Greene apartment is the bedroom because the corn sculpture is in it. "I often just stare at it and marvel at its beauty. It's a sculpture, but it's also a stool, and I love it so much."
May 22, 2021
How to Install a Ceiling Fan So You Can Keep Cool All Summer Long
Get ahead of the heat with this summer.
May 22, 2021